Chapter 357:

Gerry leaned forward, resting his hands on his knees, and pulled out his phone.

“What is Alicia into these days? Cooking can be exhausting.

I should offer her something as a gesture of gratitude.”

Caden found himself momentarily speechless.

It felt as though he had been struck by Gerry’s words, as if he were accusing him of neglecting Alicia.

“Sure, ask her what she enjoys,” Caden replied, his voice steady.

If Gerry got an answer, Caden resolved to send her a gift first.

Gerry dialed Alicia’s number, but she didn’t pick up.

“What’s going on? She didn’t answer,” he remarked.

Caden replied, “She’s been a bit down lately.

You might need to call a few more times and say something kind.”

“What’s troubling her?” Gerry asked.

“She usually has such a good temper.

What kind of jerk could make her so upset that she won’t even pick up her phone?”

found himself at a

the first time, Caden found himself being

jaw tightened, but he lowered his gaze, pretending to focus on the documents

the faintest hint

need

need for explanations—just do as I

and tried calling again, but

it be rude to keep calling her? She’s serious this time, I can feel it,” Gerry grumbled under his breath, not wanting to get involved—especially not at

flicker of impatience crossed Caden’s face, though

again,”

up, go to

was speechless, brows arched in

Caden today, something that didn’t sit right with

closer to the desk, scrutinizing

are you feeling

eyes

makes you say

pointed to the

signed Alicia’s name

eyes narrowing as

Alicia’s name was scribbled across every

with a weary sigh,

Alicia.

Alicia.

Alicia.

single one bore

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